In the realm of parenting, I find myself balancing between striving for excellence and embracing a laid-back approach. My guiding principle? “Good enough.” Rather than filling holidays with elaborate DIY projects, I opt for store-bought treats and the occasional trendy candy.
For Halloween, it’s all about fun-sized candy bars like Kit Kats and Reese’s. Christmas brings candy canes and festive cookies. Valentine’s Day is reserved for chocolate indulgence, while Easter? It’s a jelly bean extravaganza.
As a candy enthusiast, I appreciate a wide array of sweets (I’m not picky when it comes to Peeps, and I’ve yet to encounter a chocolate I wouldn’t devour). However, some jelly bean flavors leave much to be desired. Recently, CandyStore.com revealed the most popular jelly bean flavors, and let’s just say I was left shaking my head at a few of them. If these made it into my Easter basket, I’d seriously consider canceling the holiday.
I was not particularly shocked to discover that chocolate is the top pick for Illinois—where I currently reside. Yet, I can’t help but feel disappointed; it seems rather mundane. However, given that Illinois is in the heartland, it makes a certain kind of sense. Interestingly, my home state of Wisconsin, along with Oregon, Alabama, Alaska, and Florida, shares a fondness for watermelon. While not surprising, it does come off as somewhat unexciting.
Personally, my favorite flavor aligns with this year’s top choice—buttered popcorn. While it may sound off-putting at first, the combination of buttery flavor, saltiness, and sweetness creates a delightful treat. Still, not everyone shares this sentiment. According to CandyStore.com, this flavor is highly divisive, with many individuals loving it while others express their disdain in survey responses.
The unexpected standout this year is the second most popular flavor: black licorice. This raises some eyebrows—black licorice is undeniably controversial, and its high ranking is baffling to me. Up until this year, it even held the number one spot on the jelly bean leaderboard.
Other flavors that have gained popularity include cinnamon, cherry, pear, green apple, toasted marshmallow, and coconut. Yes, I would gladly accept a handful of each!
Ultimately, the joy of any holiday lies in the candy, regardless of whether it includes black licorice jelly beans.
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In summary, the jelly bean flavor landscape continues to surprise and delight, catering to a variety of taste preferences—even if some choices are controversial.